Description
Extravagance d’Amarige with its floral composition has been on the market since 1998. It was launched 7 years after the first Amarige fragrance, as a sequel of a love story dedicated to an eccentric, provocative and mysterious young woman. The designer behind this perfume is Michel Girard.
It opens with the notes of mandarin blossom, violet petals and pink pepper, goes through the heart of Wisteria flower, jasmine, neroli and wild strawberry. The bottom notes introduce warm sandalwood to the composition, as well as cedar and black iris. Serge Mansau made the bottle to be elegant, resembling of its precursor Amerige. It is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml EDT.
Dean12 – :
Please tell me this one is still in production!! This is youth and happiness bottled!! I miss this one so very much!!
olegk83 – :
I still remember the smell of Extravagance.I tried when it first come out.and I found it out of this world. modern feminine extravagant indeed as the name suggests. …very beautiful !Why they discontinued it!?
trofim123 – :
I’m not sure what the difference is between formulations but I have the new EDT bottle (long rectangular etc)… I bought this thinking perfect… but something about the mandarin/citrus note bothers me (I feel ill/overwhelmed) and I can’t wear it… I feel like recreating it and substituting a few things, that’s how much I want to like it… alas no. This is available for a swap 🙂 or I will use it to scent my stationery…
potreb – :
If I was a woman I would wear very few frags, and AmEx was in Top 3 for sure )
Sparkling, uplifting, joyful- like an unforgettable love affair…
irka3107 – :
Though it may have been created as a flanker, it bears no resemblance to its parent. I love Extravagance, and can say the Amarige is one of the very few fragrances I can say I hate.
Extravagance, reminds me of champagne. Crisp, sparkling, bright, happy, effervescent,energizing. I do think it is best suited to warm weather…a bright warm sunny day!
Floral, light, bright, only ever so slightly sweet. No darkness.
As most fragrances do…it evokes emotions and has the ability to transport us in time. I began wearing this at a time when I was coming out of a very difficult time in my life, and I recall the elation and cheerfulness of the time matched this scent on me perfectly. Perfect union.
Every time I spray this on, it reminds me of those days. It is uplifting. I will always try to have a bottle around, just for that.
123alex123 – :
I laughed when I saw the below review as I’d also misread the name at first glance, but the way the bottle is printed, it’s difficult to read it any other way!
Name aside, EXTRAVAGANCE is a memorable scent. Although it’s a flanker to AMARIGE, it doesn’t resemble this ancestor much, if at all. Although AMARIGE is very floral and sweet floral at that, EXTRAVAGANCE is spicy and street-smart and not at all dainty. If AMARIGE is wearing a flutter-sleeve dress, EXTRAVAGANCE is wearing one with spaghetti straps.
Sillage here is moderate. My only complaint is that the longevity is on the low side (on me at least) and as it’s been discontinued and I have only a 1 oz bottle, I don’t like to keep reapplying. (Batch code 3101, manufactured in 2003. The code numbers repeat every 10 years.)
ekazaayin – :
This is such a beautiful perfume. My brother sent it to me from London in 2001. At first I wondered what vagance was & why there was extra. Dear me. I wore this on my wedding day & it’s so special to me. I can remember the scent. Fruity floral but spectacular. My darling husband has ordered two bottles for me. I’m so excited. When I have it I’ll update my review with specific notes. Until then…
Oh God it’s arrived. I can’t cope. It’s too beautiful.
I’m so excited to have two of the original Extravagance. I’ll never let them go. I’ll be buried wearing this.
1977kristina – :
still wishing that this would be back. its really unique and very elegant smelling. it instantly gives you the scent of sophistication
дОлька – :
Very special and unique fragrance.
It has been discontinued and is getting harder to find.
If you love this, you must try Le Monde est Beau from Kenzo.
It is an excellent substitute and smells very similar !!!
iandreeva – :
I still have a full bottle of this that I have used about 5 sprays out of. I used to wear this perfume quite a bit, and then they stopped making it, so I have guarded it so I will never be without. Kind of silly because- I have to face the reality sometime- they just don’t make this one anymore! I love it. I have a bottle of the reformulation also, and though it is nice it doesn’t have the depth of this one. If you look it up on this site, you can see it is short a few ingredients.
Love this one and I will miss it if I finish my bottle.
jimcostar – :
Quite a fascinating perfume. It opens with a myriad of top notes that vie for your attention, with marigold being one of the dominant. There is a little bit of chemical harshness that dissipates relatively quickly, and then the drydown is a luscious “jasminey” orange! Fresh, pretty, and quite a surprise after the intense opening. This is one that gets better in the drydown stage! Moderate sillage and longevity.
CeaxLesyWossy – :
It’s a very interesting scent. Thank god I can not detect anything fruity or Amarige-like in it. This is a fresh peppery scent, totally wearable all seasons, but I prefer it in warm weather. On me the violet is strong, reminds me of Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet ( that one is more subtle ). No strawberry or citrus in my vintage bottle! I love it.
1234561 – :
Fragrance Review For Extravagance D’Amarige Givenchy
Top Notes: Mandarin Nettle Pink Pepper Tagetes Violet Leaves Marigold
Middle Notes: Orange Blossom Strawberry Wisteria Jasmine
Base Notes: Iris Sandalwood Amber Strawberry Cedar Wood
If you liked Amarige this flanker should please you. It’s not the same scent but it’s still a very well made fruity floral fragrance. It opens with fresh citrus and a touch of pepper before going into a green but not realistic-garden scent of violet and leaves. The marigold is very prominent as the fragrance leaves behind the opening phase. The orange blossom and wisteria stand out in the middle stage. It’s not as floral as the name Extravaganza should let you to believe. In fact the original Amarige is much more floral. This is still flowery but in a smaller bouquet. The iris is providing a touch of powder but I would not call this a powdery scent either. There are two notes of strawberry and naturally I could smell it. Sweet and delicious. The dry down is simply sandalwood and amber. Gorgeous, clean, fresh, simple, sweet, feminine, subtle, and easy to wear. One can wear this anywhere including work, the office, a classroom, etc. It does not smell as “mature” as Amarige and in fact it appears to be more of a youthful version of it. Very much a young lady’s perfume (18 to 23) but that doesn’st mean any woman of any age including 30, 50, 80 can’t wear it. Perfume is for anyone that likes how it smells. And this smells so good, beautiful but not as extravagant as I wanted it to be. I hate when the scent doesn’t match up with it’s name! LOL But this is still very nice. A fragrance for spring time/day time/casual wear.
MAGsvd – :
I still want to cry about this no longer being available. I have never gotten over it.
nagl1965 – :
We can’t find it in my country,Hungary. And I ask: why? :O
hipehoyb – :
Tried this a couple of days ago but wasn’t sure and bought a Dolce & Gabbana one “Desire” which ended up giving me the migraine of all migraines. Fortunately I hadn’t opened the bottle I had bought and had kept receipt. Went back to the store today and bought the 100ml EXTRA-VAGANCE D’AMARIGE which is quite lovely. It is a bit different from other perfumes I have, smells soft, floral and fresh…I can’t actually pick one particular note, just the blending of all the notes together are very pleasing. Get a whiff now and then and think “that’s nice!” One you could wear anytime anywhere and would not offend anyone’s sinuses. Glad that it is still around. I have worn MARIAGE in the past and still have a bottle of the EDP so if I wanted to make it last longer could spritz a bit with that. Will see how long I get out of it and how it develops on my skin.
lapuljapulja – :
I saw this in a shop that was clearing out all their perfumes by selling them at half price. A lot of it was old stock. I’d heard of Amarige by Givenchy when I saw this one on the shelf and I wondered what this “vagance” stuff was and why this version had an extra amount of it! It looked like it was being marketed like a washing powder: “Blamo, now with extra vagance”. Weird.
I didn’t think too much more about it and checked out the other perfumes in the store. Later, when I got home I remembered it, looked it up here and literally laughed aloud.
Next time I was passing by I stopped in and bought a bottle to use as a gift sometime, based on all the positive reviews here.
OK, I’ve had my fun. You can all click the “thumbs down” now.
autotaScuro – :
Oh my God!!! I have been looking for this fragrance for ages! And now I have it. The most exiting, erotic but also calm smell I have ever tried. Inordinate mixture from heaven 🙂
AbajemsFreerm – :
Very classy, original and somehow respectful – it must be the herbs!
B.T.W. I don’t think it’s 100% discontinued – I see it every now & then at Superpharm:)
shamil2997 – :
This perfume was my first ‘blind buy’ and when I received the bottle I was for one moment afraid that it might not be what i expected. However, after using it, I can not stop smelling! I cannot place the perfume yet: it is fresh, light, flowery, but it also has something in it which doesnt make it too flowery, fresh or overwhelming (maybe that is herbal). I think it is a really pleasant perfume, which people would not recommend immediately as perfume. WIll definitley use it a lot!!!
ze_proforg – :
It is my favorite EVER!
How can I do to make Givenchy to produce it again???
I keep a sample safe and I smell it when I want to lift my spirits.
Does somebody have Les Parfums Mythiques – Extravagance d´Amarige and Extravagance d´Amarige both? Can you describe if they are similar? And what is different?
Thanks
VewFewembobrE – :
Herbal, grassy, green, bright, sunny, refreshing – a truly uplifting gem of a perfume. I like the citrus in this – it’s light and tangy and more sour than sweet. The florals are sunny and dry, like a bouquet of wildflowers picked on a hot day.
I find this to be a wonderfully carefree, yet still classy fragrance. It has a bright, happy aura and is wearable in most situations. One of the favourites in my collection.
rassypeve – :
This was one of the best smelling fragrances. The first time I smelled this jewel I bought it. I have gone through several bottles over the years.I still have a small bit, I love it.
CoeskBePswolo – :
LOVE… LOVE… LOVE this perfume. During its time it was one of the very best fragrances on the planet. So sorry to hear it’s been discontinued.
petro – :
Love..love…love it and YES this perfume is for the grown up girlie girl in all of us.For some reason this perfume reminds me of wintertime, spice and charm all day into nightime. Be very prepared to pass the name along. A soft woodsy undertone that lingers on, coupled with sneaky vanilla drifts. This perfume is so flavorful you always come back for more!
neotmercino – :
This beautiful perfume reminds me of Oranges, does anybody know where I can still buy it? It has been discontinued in the UK
Rastaman – :
I just love this discontinued perfume, it always makes me feel good when i wear it. It’s not cloying or overpowering, it’s got a lovely jasmine undercurrent but in a nice clean, natural garden way that lingers on and on. Slightly woody undercurrents but the soft florals are the focus here all the way through.
I don’t have many perfumes that last well on my skin, but this stays close all day. To the point i find myself sniffing my wrist at work and smiling that it still has a nice drydown.
In my opinion, much nicer than the original Amarige and less spicy and more mainstream than Mariage which is a sillage, amber monster all of it’s own.
Heetriope – :
I don’t feel this beauty extravagant at all, in agree with Boruvka44 (if it’s not an extravagant thing that someone doesn’t want to use only sugar-sirupy perfumes;-)). It’s very close to nature, that’s what I love in it. A fresh, bittersweet harmony of marigold, nettle, pink pepper and wild strawberry (you can catch all of them here) on a lovely woody base. It’s like lying in your garden on a sunny, lazy afternoon. Oddly the notes together give me another scent that I love, too: the scent of lovage (it’s one of my favourite herbs) and gives me a very familiar feeling. Sillage is medium on my skin and unfortunately lasting power is not as good as others mentioned (only 4-5 hours), but on my hair and clothes it lingers much longer. The bottle is beautiful, too. It’s a shame, that it’s discontinued.
lensional – :
Nice. A lot better then the original. Fresh, crisp, green and clean. Not loud but there all around me. Perfect for spring/summertime.
Trevlig. Klart bättre än originalet. Fräsch, krispigt grön och “ren”. Inte högljudd men här runt mig. Perfekt för våren/sommaren.
JinTolik – :
Deja vu, my childhood at our cottage, summer garden with tagetes, marigold, wild strawberries (lots of, from the side of a forest road) and even the nettle!
Where is the extravagance tho??
gordiknik – :
EXTRAVAGANCE! Just like its name says this parfume is extravagante (in a good way!), it’s really different from others. Fresh, bold, and so heavenly goooood.
Acctually, the first time I was introduced to this fragrance I hated it, really. It was a signature fragrance of a friend of mine, and after I saw her spraying this parfum all over her from head to toes (I don’t remember exactlly, but I think she was putting 8 or 10 heavy sprays), I understood why it was making me sick. So I dicided to give it a try because the smell in the bottle was nice. Since then I’m in love with this fragrance. 2 sprays are just enought to smell good all night long.
P.S. After it was discontinued few years ago I had a hard time to find [my second bottle] but I did – in a parfum store, not online. I didn’t wear it very often since then so the bottle is still half full, but after I saw it at a great price online I had to order it. And I just receaved it this morning! I’m so happy!!! :)))
melia-777 – :
JUST LIKE I REMEMBER… YOUTHFUL, HAPPY, EXCITING FRAGRANCE!
THIS EAU DE TOILETTE IS TIMELESS AND UNIQUE. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN SOME SWEET ORANGES WITH POWDER CHILI? WE’LL THE SMELL TURNS OUT TO BE VERY YUMMY BUT IN A VERY CHEERFUL WAY! … THAT’S EXTRAVAGANCE!
YOU’LL ALSO FIND IT FRESH-SWEET-GREEN-FLORAL BUT NOT IN AN OBVIOUS WAY AT ALL, ITS VERY DIFFERENT!
– NOT OLD FASHIONED PARFUM
– NOT OVERWHELMING
– STAY POWER AROUND 9 HOURS (AMAZING)
– IT DOESN’T CHANGE ALONG THE DAY
– IDEAL FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
– NOT INVASIVE OR AGRESSIVE
– NOT POWDERY AT ALL
– NOT BORING
gibaueba – :
I was ordering this from fragrancex.com but got the Les Mythiques -extravagance version. I was huge surprised and thinking now where I can get this original one.. Mythiques serie Extravagance was quite similar, but it lacks kicks compared to original one
ysi961Negeltzex – :
I will preface my review by stating that floral-greens are not usually my thing. Extravagance d’Amarige was unfortunately no different. Although it felt light and fresh, I wasn’t able to pick out any specific notes, because I quickly found it headache-inducing and had to wash it off. 🙁
I think this would be a great scent for someone who loves fresh, clean florals, though!
tverskoj – :
I am overwhelmed to be reading how Extravaganza is a special perfume for many here. Here is my story.
I had bought it for present for my friend who passed away several years ago. This was her favorite scent and so it was for me on her. Needless to say how emotionally connecting this perfume is to me.
Vertigo has given an exact description of the target audience just several comments below. This is an exquisite scent for a mature woman, 35/40–55. There is some quite unique combination of boldness and subtlety to it.
I would dare to say that Extravaganza was like no other women’s perfume in the market at the time (early 2000’s). Honestly, it stands out even today, after over a decade. It is regretful that it has been discontinued. One can still find it in some online stores though. A very unusual and special fragrance, indeed.
zubilo157 – :
I love it.It’s my favourite since I first smelled it 7 years ago.Too bad it can not be found in stores any more.The same regret I have about fleur d’interdit which I also find extraordinary.
чувачек – :
Extravagance has really surprised me….in a good way.
On first applying I was almost overpowered by the pepper, I waited, and I was rewarded with a fabulous scent. Fresh but strong florals, particularly the marigolds, and who would have thought that nettles would be so appealing in a perfume??
I’m not sure if Extravagant is the correct description…I’d go for elegant, beautiful, luxurious and classy.
Подтуркин – :
i love it it’s very classy
Alexrio83 – :
At first I thought I smelled linden trees and blossoms. Very shortly it became unbearable strong smell I couldn’t escape. I wanted to throw my shirt out. I ended up giving it to my mom and she loved it, since it is a stronger type of perfume.
Aikisss – :
i wish they’d make the edp again. far superior to the edt…
xft208Diobtetty – :
I like this fragrance. It is very different than any of my other perfumes and also any other Givenchy frags.
It is bold, bright, and indeed extravagant. I normally am attracted to darker, sexier scents, but the freshness and extroverted qualities of Extravagance D’Amarige have won me over. It settles beautifully on the skin, is sweet but not saccharine, and frequently catches the attention of others. The pink pepper and green mandarin are immediately noticeable to me — quite strongly — but it balances pretty quickly. It also has good staying power.
I love to wear this when more dressed up and feeling outgoing. Even when I’m not feeling extroverted, just wearing this one can help bring me out of my shell. If fits my look for the day whether it’s more avant garde or minimalistic.
Wear this one if you want something to help bring out the boldness of your personality! Good to wear to a party or out grocery shopping. I’m glad I bought it, it fits an interesting niche in my collection. I would give it about a 7.5-8/10.
rkb425intitytek – :
I love this fragrance its pure classic, I keep a bottle in the fridge which adds to its refreshing delights in summer. love the sensual mandarin scent with violet, strawberry & marigold…feminine and surprisingly gentle given the full brew of spice and heady ingredients.
semynovlekha – :
This seems to have nothing to do with the original Amarige or Amarige mariage. It does have a few things in common with the lovely Amarige d’Amour-a light, fresh, clear floral composition with good longevity. While Extravagance lasts only 3 hours or so, it has the distinction of bein =g the only scent I have ever tried that pivots around a central Wisteria note. Wisteria has a light, green, grapey smell when in bloom that is intoxicating. The Pink Pepper and citrus are barely discernable, but instead add some lift and zest to the polite florals. the Woody base with Amber is so faint that one hardly notices it-this perfume is so light that it is nearly gone befor the base has time to settle in! Nonetheless, I am enchanted by the floral composition and will continue to wear this throughout the spring.
pewqzgifwbeq – :
Not for me,this is the first floral green fragrance that I ever tested and dont like it,too green,too fresh,like air fresh for car 🙁
kolomboss11 – :
This is my all time favorit.I feel like this parfume is made for me – sexy, strong ans romantic feeling.
Even if I put it in morning later i the afternoon i can still noticed it.
Simply adorable!!!
romu486 – :
light,flirty,,flowery,sweet and sexy.Very special for me!!!It is not old fashion for my nose.I love it!!!I get most of all iris and strawberries.Very long lasting.u cant go wrong wiht thios one;)
печеночник – :
I had this perfume couple of years ago,and it was one of the few perfumes i was complimented on,it really worked with my chemistry.
babamazer – :
It’s light,happy and flirty.
It’s great to use it everyday,but also on special occasions or romantic situations.
dashynis24 – :
This brings back wonderful memories for me! The first time I purchased was 11 years ago in duty free at the airport in Zimbabwe. We were returning from an amazing honeymoon visiting Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River and we both fell in love with this spicy, sophisticated floral. Loved the pink pepper! Wore like a dream in our tropical climate back home and I remember people often stopped me to compliment me. An exceptional fragrance with a hip, edgy elegance to it. Staying power on me was okay, but still definitely a keeper in my book. For years I couldn’t find it anywhere, but now I will most certainly be repurchasing.
andy_10 – :
Very green, moist and chilly due to nettle note. Suitable for hot days.
vitalyan – :
Floral-woody.
More modern version of Amarige from 1991.
It’s name is a tribute to Alexander McQueen, who was connected with Givenchy couture house and whose works are described as bold, provocative and extravagant.
A perfume made for unpredictable women: silent on midday, on fire at midnight, ideal wifes and excellent lovers.
The streamlined shape of the bottle brings to mind a silhouette of unusually shapely woman. The plug reminds a flame and references to McQueen’s shows – full of fire.
smaker – :
i want it back!!!
bot17 – :
Probably the fave among the Amarige family.It has an aura of freedom about it, the openness of mind, the bravery of heart.It`s probably my favorite marigolds that are creating this magic!When I smell it, I have a feeling I am freely running through the fields under the hot sun, not worrying about a thing.Strange how some scents can create a world inside of them.
PROVider4000 – :
It is a very special fragrance. At first green, then becomes spicy. I love it! Suitable for hot days.
портянка – :
Much better to wear now when it´s hot. It smells stronger and longer. The soapyness is gone and the drydown smells much better than earlier…
wesred – :
Very fresh, very green and very clean. I so love the nettle in the topnote, it smell a bit unusual. This is a not a mainstreamfragrance, it´s not for everyone. The wild strawberrys are quite shy, but (the only thing)longlasting and the flowers blend together without one of them being dominant. Unfortunatly this is a discrete almost weak fragrance on me, I can´t hardly notice it after about one hour… the only thing that remains is a wiff of clean and fresh soapyness, nice but not at all enough to make me love this perfume. I think it´s more suitable for the hot summer… My husband likes it.